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And in other SEPTA strike news, the union is apparently considering a "revised offer" from SEPTA. Might the strike end by the evening rush hour, and perhaps more importantly, does the "revised offer" give in to some of the union's demands, which will pretty much require commuters to open up our checkbooks to cover increased costs?
There's any number of words you could use to describe Local 234 President Willie Brown, but this one says it all: "the most hated man in Philadelphia."
Iceman Cliff Lee didn't have his lights-out stuff last night, but it was good enough as the Cardiac Kids v. 2.0 forced the World Series to a Game 6 with an 8-6 win. It'll be Pedro vs. Horseface on Wednesday.
Fortunately, Philly got some measure of victory over New York yesterday, as the Eagles trounced the New Jersey York Giants, 40-17.
Pat's King of Steaks has been breaking the law for more than 20 years. The cheesesteak giant never had a cafe license to allow outdoor seating, trash cans, and signs. Frank DiCicco is hoping to resolve the issue with legislation. Geno's does not seem to be doing anything illegal other than assualting your eyes with superfluous flourescent lighting.
SEPTA riders, prepare to get screwed by the Transit Workers Local 234 union if an agreement between SEPTA and the union is not reached by week's end. (Like local columnist Doron Taussig, we're sure the union's choice of timing for a potential strike—to coincide with the World Series—is pure coincidence.)
It looks like the Piazza at Schmidts is canning their $15 all-you-can-drink screenings of Phillies' games for the World Series, thanks to a shooting incident there during the Phightin's' NLCS win last week.
Could independent New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Chris Daggett actually affect the election, in favor of Jon Corzine?
The arrest total from the other night's NLCS win celebrations: 49. We think that's a surprisingly low number. Of course, just wait and see what happens if the Phillies win the World Series.
Local investors putting up a bid for the have upped their offer by $20 million.
And speaking of last night's game, check out this "Dewey Defeats Truman"-esque headline that was posted on MLB.com before last night's game was even over. FAIL. (Via Preston & Steve.)
We suspect that the Eagles got the memo that the Raiders would be an easy win. They just didn't read the part that said they'd still have to show up and actually play some football to get it.
A 21-year-old West Chester University student was found dead, shot in the face, in North Philadelphia. Police are questioning the student's boyfriend.
The District Attorney's office will seek the death penalty for four people charged in connection with the Rian Thal-Timothy Gilmore murders.
Could revitalization be around the corner for Philadelphia? Some experts suggest that post-recession housing trends will have people moving from the suburbs back into cities.
In other happy sports news, the Eagles announced a $500,000 grant program to assist local animal welfare organizations. Among the recipients of grant money will be our friends at PAWS, who will receive money to support the construction of a low-cost spay and neuter facility in the city.
And speaking of Columbus Day, here's a helpful list to help you determine what's closed for the holiday.
In other unpleasant Penn news, police are investigating an alleged rape during a party at the Penn chapter house of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. Sources say the alleged rapist is another Penn student, but not a member of the fraternity.
Some more details on the investigation that led to the imminent closing of the controversial Colosimo's gun shop.
A Grays Ferry man has turned himself in to police after shooting his own son three times during an argument.
The suspect in a vehicular assault-turned-homicide Saturday is on the loose after posting bail and disappearing.
The Thal-Gilmore murders have dissuaded us from even the first thought of entering the drug trafficking business. And while we're at it, we think we'll scratch concert promoting off the list too.
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Law enforcement officials are looking for a waste of life who completely duct-taped a cat and abandoned it in North Philadelphia. Thankfully, veterinarians and nurses from the Pennsylvania SPCA were able to remove all of the duct tape and the cat is doing very well. A $1000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the asshole responsible.
Speaking of gambling, law enforcement officials investigating illegal gambling raided more than a dozen businesses, mostly in South Philly.
Is this the end for Philadelphia libraries? We sure hope not, and will have more thoughts on that later today.
The Board of Revision of Taxes has increased property taxes for thousands of homes. Some of the increases reach 236 percent. "I'm not willing to...pay my share when other people are not paying theirs," said Barbara Benton, a resident whose property taxes will rise by 83%.
Amtrak is initiating random passenger bag inspections for one day at random locations. No specific threats caused the one-day increase in security.
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How are you feelin' this morning, Philly? We're feeling a little banged-up, like maybe we drank a little too much and stayed up a little too late last night. Wonder how that could've happened...
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Hey there, dreary Philly. We hope you're keeping warm with your pumpkin spice lattes today, because it's going to be a wet one. And to all you Regional Railers out there who are all simultaneously running 15 minutes late, our condolences. Now, headlines!
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Hey, Mid-Morning Philly! We know your mind is probably a one way street down Broad here, so we'll hit up some other headlines quickly so you can get back to finishing all your work before 2:30 this afternoon.
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